I’ve been getting more questions via email—I’m just going to make this Q&A week! If you have a burning style question, send it my way: styleintelligence@gmail.com.

Q: Is it okay to mix metals (e.g. gold and silver) when choosing jewelry?

A: Yes, it’s okay to mix metals.However, be careful to choose some unifying theme.I’d recommend choosing pieces that are similar in style, color, or even shine.You wouldn’t, for example, want to combine a shiny platinum and a dull gold.When in doubt, there are always pieces that are made of multiple metals—these generally do a good job with the combination.

Note that the same guidelines apply for picking metallic-colored pieces of clothing.